Prospective home buyers often come to Andy Stauffer looking for their own private slice of Colorado. With propane, he can help his homeowners achieve that seclusion without giving up the amenities they could have in a more developed neighborhood.

Blossman Services’ Autogas Research & Technology Center uses a propane-fueled CHP unit and photovoltaics to produce all of the center’s power — 40 percent from solar and 60 percent from the CHP unit — and reduce emissions by 68 percent compared with using power from the grid.

Thanks to the latest designs and technology,
today’s homeowners can cozy up to a fireplace anywhere from the living room to
the bedroom. Propane fireplaces are becoming more builder-friendly, with
slimmer profiles and venting advancements that allow them to be installed
virtually anywhere.

As you’re performing your due diligence for your
next development, consider these eight questions. Depending on the answer, it
may be time to speak with a propane retailer about a community propane system.

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